James Watson: Renowned American Biologist and DNA Pioneer Dies at 97
James Watson, the American biologist celebrated for co-discovering the double-helix structure of DNA, passed away at the age of 97. He died Thursday in hospice care on Long Island, New York.
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where Watson spent much of his career, confirmed the news of his passing.
According to Watson's son, Duncan, the scientist was recently moved from a hospital to hospice care after being treated for an infection.
"James Watson (97), the Nobel laureate American biologist and co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, passed away on Friday."
"Watson breathed his last on Thursday in hospice care on Long Island in New York."
His groundbreaking work profoundly influenced genetics and molecular biology, leaving a lasting legacy in science.
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James Watson’s contributions to science revolutionized our understanding of genetics and DNA structure.
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